Comedian Louis C.K.: Common Core makes my kids cry; Update: 'Who is writing these?' [pics]

Well, even a blind squirrel’s been known to find a nut every once in a while. Maybe.

This morning, crass comedian Louis C.K. — who has made no secret of his mad love for Obama — appeared to many to take a swipe at Common Core, the educational “standards” championed by so many D.C. Dems (and a few hack Republicans):

https://twitter.com/louisck/status/460765469746929664

Now, he is a comedian, so there’s a good chance he was just being snarky, piggybacking on the “Thanks Obama” meme. But one thing’s for sure: For many parents and teachers, Common Core is no laughing matter:

@louisck mine hate it too

— Dee Jason (@DeeJason) April 28, 2014

https://twitter.com/sbssara/status/460787476211466240

https://twitter.com/hanner2012/status/460769268192522241

https://twitter.com/miriamnesmom/status/460765961503916032

@louisck believe me – the testing and common core is likely making their teachers cry, too.

— T. Roo (@TeeshaRoo) April 28, 2014

@louisck As a math teacher, it embarrasses me tremendously to see what's happened with the math curriculum

— Cruz (@Cruz_who) April 28, 2014

@louisck ruins it for us teachers too

— Will (@WillBrainofid) April 28, 2014

@louisck thanks 4 speaking out on testing! How about a shoutout 2 brave teachers boycotting Common Core test in NYC? http://t.co/UU3tSdeRWL

— Jesse Hagopian (@JessedHagopian) April 28, 2014

https://twitter.com/NYpoet/status/460778819960721408

@louisck This teacher and parent is in complete agreement!

— Brooks Smith (@Brooks72Bs) April 28, 2014

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“@louisck: My kids used to love math. Now it makes them cry. Thanks standardized testing and common core!” AMEN!!!!!!!!!!

— Lisa Koch (@kolisach) April 28, 2014

@louisck I used to love to teach math…and reading…and writing…now it's become all about teaching to the tests. I feel your pain.

— Elena (@BklynSquint) April 28, 2014

@louisck I'm a teacher and standardized testing and common core make me cry

— Kelly (@KellyAMalloy) April 28, 2014

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Update:

More from Louis C.K.:

https://twitter.com/louisck/status/460895556647526400

https://twitter.com/louisck/status/460896591583670272

https://twitter.com/louisck/status/460898234266054656

http://twitter.com/louisck/status/460898807321219073

https://twitter.com/louisck/status/460899389813559296

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Related:

Comedian Louis CK to drop out of RTCA Dinner

Twitchy coverage of Common Core